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Big Beaver Reservoir

Big Beaver Reservoir is a reservoir in Colorado, near Rio Blanco County.

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Fish species in Big Beaver Reservoir

Big Beaver Reservoir in Rio Blanco County is a reservoir in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, and covers about 204.7 acres, reaches about 24.2 feet at its deepest point and holds roughly 4,669.7 acre-feet.

There is enough room for fish to move at Big Beaver Reservoir in Rio Blanco County, so compare a protected side with a windblown bank before settling on one depth.

Big Beaver Reservoir FAQs

What is a simple way to start fishing for black crappie at Big Beaver Reservoir in Rio Blanco County?

On an opening pass, fish a small jig or minnow around wood, weeds, and sharp little drops.

What does the 24.2 feet deepest point mean when fishing Big Beaver Reservoir in Rio Blanco County?

Treat 24.2 feet as the deepest point, not the automatic fishing depth; start near cover and move deeper only when bites or bait give a reason.

What is the best reason to change spots at Big Beaver Reservoir in Rio Blanco County?

Before moving far, shift after checking the same useful feature at several depths without finding bait, a clean edge, or a bite.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Brook Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Rainbow Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Snake River Cutthroat Trout — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Splake — supporting source

    Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Atlas 2025

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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